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Peter Dutton’s Department of Home Affairs decided that the substantial majority of asylum seekers awaiting the determination of their applications for refugee status will have their income support terminated.

WHEN word got out that Iranian asylum seeker Pouya needed work, Ashgrove business owner Jennie Elston got to work. Ms Elston gathered support from 20 friends and neighbours who each committed to offering Pouya two hours’ work a week.

Help us to help people who are seeking asylum right here in Bardon. Asylum circle is committed to supporting 15 asylum seeking people with food, go cards, accomodation and more while they live in our community and look for paid work.

With such diverse cultures living in our transitional accommodation we have been able to host 2 community dinners showcasing food from Africa and Sri Lanka. Both events have been outstanding successes.

Thousands of people seeking protection while living in the Australian community are at risk of destitution and homelessness due to the latest government move to completely cut income support for people who need it the most.

The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) convened a conference call with the Department of Immigration to clarify questions and concerns in relation to Status Resolution Support Service (SRSS) changes. Here is updated information on those changes and on proposed changes for the future.

Twelve former Australians of the Year have written an open letter pleading with the Prime Minister to allow medical professionals access to asylum seekers inside the recently closed Manus Island detention centre.

The Turnbull government will on Monday effectively throw up to 100 Australia-based asylum seekers onto the street by immediately cutting their income support and giving them three weeks to find a place to live.